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In the Soup

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Aldolpho (Steve Buscemi) is an aspiring writer-director who can't even claim to be scraping by. No one will touch his flagrantly anti-commercial epic-length script, his acting gigs offer little compensation and his crumbling New York City apartment is haunted by debt collectors. Worse, the literal girl-next-door, Angelica (Jennifer Beals), is oblivious to his affections. In a desperate attempt to get his screenplay funded, he meets Joe (Seymour Cassel), a crook willing to play dirty for cash.
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Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times A charming pipsqueak of a movie, a playful film of ragged and shaggy appeal. Rated: 4/5 Feb 7, 2013 Full Review Trevor Johnston Time Out Rockwell's wonderfully unassuming movie throws a big hug around youthful ambition, b/w filmstock, and the glowing screen charisma of Cassel. An unheralded gem. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times A droll, self-conscious fable with an unexpected heart of gold ... Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 30, 2004 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an exceedingly rough-around-the-edges endeavor that grows less and less interesting (and more and more interminable) as it progresses... Rated: 1/4 Jun 23, 2022 Full Review TV Guide There isn't enough one could say about the casting in this film -- it's simply perfect. The story is elevated by the chemistry and sense of improvisation between Buscemi and Cassel. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 7, 2013 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Though not great, it's easily Rockwell's best work, a playful film with darkly comic twists, played out nicely by Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, who's over-the-top but the film allows that. Rated: B Dec 12, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Isa B What a unique film! In the Soup is very Jim Jarmusch, even though he was just an actor in the picture. If you didn't know any better, you might think he directed it. Alexandre Rockwell, the actual director, did a marvelous job with this awesome art film. Steve Buscemi is great in the picture as is Sermour Cassel. This is one of my favorites, so I most definitely recommend it. 90/100 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Jed B A truly underrated indie classic. Seymour Cassel is phenomenal Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/23 Full Review Steve D I didn't find it amusing. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Not for everyone, but if you like thoughtful and meaningful films, you'll be moved by this film. Make sure you see the black and white version. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member I always like Steve Buscemi, this was another good one . I thought this was gonna be a little bit like living in oblivion but it ended up not having much to do about creating a movie in the end . I would say this is more about an ambitious filmmaker getting tricked into doing anything but make a film 3.3 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/20 Full Review Audience Member Happy to see a Steve Buscemi film that turns out to also be an indie. Liked the concept of using black and white technique to bring back old times. Seymour Cassel's performance was impressive, with me still thinking who is he as Joe. However, the plot was full of gaps that leave me with questions and puzzlement. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Aldolpho (Steve Buscemi) is an aspiring writer-director who can't even claim to be scraping by. No one will touch his flagrantly anti-commercial epic-length script, his acting gigs offer little compensation and his crumbling New York City apartment is haunted by debt collectors. Worse, the literal girl-next-door, Angelica (Jennifer Beals), is oblivious to his affections. In a desperate attempt to get his screenplay funded, he meets Joe (Seymour Cassel), a crook willing to play dirty for cash.
Director
Alexandre Rockwell
Producer
Hank Blumenthal, Pascal Caucheteux, Jim Stark
Screenwriter
Alexandre Rockwell, Sollace Mitchell
Production Co
Odessa, Cacous Films, Pandora Cinema, Why Not Productions, Alta, South, Alliance Communications Corporation, Factory 25, Mikado Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.9K
Runtime
1h 33m
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